Title
Water, Wastewater, and Lift Stations Treatment Chemicals
Action
Action:
A. Approve unit price contracts for the purchase of water, wastewater, and lift stations treatment chemicals for an initial term of one year to the following:
- Cape Fear Water Solutions, Inc.,
- Carus LLC,
- Chemtrade Chemicals Corporation,
- Donau Carbon US LLC,
- Environmental Operating Solutions, Inc.,
- JCI Jones Chemicals, Inc.,
- Lhoist North America of Virginia, Inc.,
- Pencco, Inc.,
- Polytec, Inc.,
- PVS Technologies, Inc.,
- Shannon Chemical Corporation,
- Southern Ionics, Inc.,
- Univar Solutions USA, Inc., and
B. Authorize the City Manager or designee to renew the contracts for up to two, one-year terms with possible price adjustments and to amend the contracts consistent with the purpose for which the contracts were approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Angela Charles, Charlotte Water
Ron Hargrove, Charlotte Water
Explanation
§ Charlotte Water uses a variety of chemicals in the water, wastewater, and lift stations treatment process, and each chemical plays an essential role to ensure the treated water is safe for customers and the environment.
§ On February 29, 2024, the city issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for water and wastewater chemicals; 23 bids were received.
§ On April 26, 2024, the city issued an ITB for lift station chemicals; three bids were received.
§ Companies selected are the lowest responsive, responsible bidder for the chemical type they are being awarded.
§ At renewal, potential price adjustments may be considered based on legitimate and justified increases in the cost of doing business. The ability to consider price adjustments also allows the city to accept decreases, if warranted.
§ Annual expenditures are estimated to be $10,650,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Contract goals were not established on these Contracts as there were no viable subcontracting opportunities.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Capital Investment Plan